What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor position at Housing Authority Insurance Group?
Position Overview
The Internal Auditor supports the Internal Audit function by executing risk-based audits and advisory reviews across the organization, including a focus on performing audits of IT general controls, cybersecurity processes, and business applications. The Internal Auditor will assist in evaluating internal controls, identifying risks, and making practical recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management, and control processes across the organization. This role is ideal for an early-career audit professional who is interested in developing deep expertise in operational and IT auditing within a complex, regulated financial services environment.
Essential Functions
Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Governance
- Assist in planning and executing internal audit engagements in accordance with the annual audit plan.
- Perform walkthroughs, control testing, and documentation of processes and controls.
- Identify control deficiencies, assess root causes, and help develop practical, risk-based recommendations.
- Prepare clear and well-organized audit workpapers and contribute to audit reports.
- Follow up on remediation of audit findings to ensure timely and effective resolution.
- Support audits related to regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and enterprise risk management.
- Assist in special projects, advisory reviews, and risk assessments, as assigned.
- Maintain awareness of internal audit standards, regulatory compliance, and emerging risks.
- Support coordination with external auditors, regulators, and stakeholders on audit matters.
- Foster an internal audit function that promotes collaboration across departments to provide value to the organization.
IT & Technology Risk
- Assist in execution of IT-related audits, including reviews of:
- IT general controls (access management, change management, system development, and operations)
- Cybersecurity controls and information security practices
- Data governance, system interfaces, and application controls
- Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
- Assist in assessing technology risks related to third-party vendors, cloud services, and system implementations.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance, required
- 2 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, and/or IT audit (internship experience may be considered in combination).
- Experience with information systems and/or IT related audits, preferred
- CISA, CIA, and/or CPA, preferred
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Solid understanding of internal audit concepts (risk assessment, control design/testing, sampling, evidence) and business process controls.
- Working knowledge of information technology and information security concepts, including IT general controls, network/software applications, and cybersecurity practices and frameworks.
- Knowledge of GAAP, statutory accounting principles, insurance/reinsurance, risk management, ERM.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Attention to detail with the ability to see the “big picture.”
- Professional skepticism and sound judgment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Inside climate-controlled office building
- Prolonged sitting and using a PC
- <10% Travel
- Ability to lift 25lbs
Department Overview
The Internal Audit Function provides independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight to the Board of Directors and senior management to strengthen HAI Group’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value. Internal Audit helps HAI Group accomplish its objectives by utilizing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. Internal Audit develops and executes audit plans utilizing a risk-based assessment, and makes recommendations designed to enhance process controls and efficiencies and to positively impact business results.
Company Overview
HAI Group®[1], is the nation’s leading property-casualty insurance company founded by and dedicated to affordable housing organizations. While we are recognized as a pioneer of affordable housing insurance programs, insurance is not our only strength. We protect, preserve, and promote the sustainability of affordable housing with an array of products and services that support the challenges housing organizations face. Besides insurance, we offer risk management services, online training, and consulting services used by more than 1,500 housing organizations nationwide. Headquartered in Cheshire, Connecticut, HAI Group® was recognized as a Top Workplace from 2020-2025.
Cultural Objective
HAI Group contributes to a culture that creates a safe and healthy working environment and a space of inclusiveness and belonging for all by: exceeding our customers’ expectations, working collaboratively across the organization, embracing diversity, and demonstrating mutual respect and empathy.
HAI Group Benefits and Perks
- Bonus program eligibility
- Annual merit program
- Outstanding 401(k) program and non-elective contribution
- Flexible work schedules
- Generous paid time off, paid volunteer days and paid holidays
- Medical, vision and dental Insurance
- Company paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- HSA, FSA and dependent care options
- On-Site wellness: Full gym and locker rooms, wellness initiatives, outdoor basketball and tennis court, picnic pavilion area
- Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment
- Professional development
- Community outreach
HAI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HARRG Inc., reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
No agency submissions please. Resumes submitted to any HAI Group employee without a current, signed, and valid contract in place with the HAI Group Recruiting team for this position will become the property of HAI Group and no agency fees will be paid.
[1] HAI Group® is a marketing name used to refer to insurers, a producer, and related service providers affiliated through a common mission, management, and governance. Property-casualty insurance and related services are written or provided by Housing Authority Risk Retention Group, Inc.; Housing Authority Property Insurance, A Mutual Company; Housing Enterprise Insurance Company, Inc.; Housing Specialty Insurance Company, Inc.; Innovative Housing Insurance Company Inc.; Housing Investment Group, Inc.; and Housing Insurance Services, Inc. (DBA Housing Insurance Agency Services, Inc. in NY and MI).